Chicago Eccentric Side Surprises Even Longtime Illinois Visitors

Most visitors to Illinois spend some time in Chicago to see the popular sights, but there are unique things to see if you're willing to take a chance.

Some Of The Off-the-Beaten-Path Sights To See In Chicago

There are so many things to see and experience in Chicago that it would take you years to take it all in. Even then, I don't think you would get to everything. Of course, there are the famous attractions like The Bean, Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, Buckingham Fountain, and so much more. I could go on and on. If you want a real Chicago adventure, then you need to check out some of the under-the-radar spots. It's like nothing you've ever seen before.

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According to Hey Chicago...

Chicago has a gritty, eccentric, and sometimes downright bizarre underbelly that locals know and love. We are a city of history, sure, but we’re also a city of ghost stories, underground tunnels, and very specific oddities.

 

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Here are some unique places to visit in Chicago...

• Museum of Surgical Science - Learn the history of surgery

• Oz Park - Statues of "Wizard of Oz" characters

• The Pedway System - Underground walkways filled with stores, restaurants, and businesses

• The Leather Archives and Museum - History of leather and leather products

• Graceland Cemetery - Historical graveyard

• The Thorne Miniature Rooms - Collective of mini dioramas in the basement of the art institute

• Woolly Mammoth Antiques and Oddities - The most unusual collection of items for sale

• The Chicago Magic Lounge - Speakeasy hidden inside a laundromat featuring magic shows

• Turtle Racing at Big Joe's - Dive bar that features racing turtles

• Shit Fountain - Pile of poop shaped water fountain